Yushima's Zanpakuto stabbed Hollow Ichigo. Within his own consciousness, Ichigo could see Nozomi inside Yushima's. Nozomi called out to Ichigo, but before he could do anything to help her, Yushima regained his will and attacked him, causing Ichigo's Hollow-self to break apart. Now powerless once again, Ichigo was left to watch as his friends attempted to overpower Yushima. However, no matter what they tried, he found a way to break through. Yushima soon had Reigai-Nemu bring him a fusion stabilizer to help the fusion become permanent, but when she arrived, she unexpectedly kicked him backward. It was then revealed that Kon's Soul Candy was placed into that of the Reigai. Kon gave Ichigo a complete gikongan, which restored his Shinigami powers. Ichigo then prepared to unleash his Bankai against Yushima. Meanwhile, Byakuya deduced that the Reigai did not sacrifice themselves to attack the originals when they were all together, as it went against what they and Yushima believed in. The originals then joined forces against the Reigai to protect Soul Society.

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Well, at the very least, they're all fighting together. And, yes, this animation is pretty darn good.

BTW, should they even be saving Nozomi? Yeah, this guy's a jerk, but isn't Nozomi just a part of his psyche? By all means, defeat him and try him for his crimes, but is it really ethical to tear his mind apart like that?